The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RC 300h Automatic (16 - 18) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 48,200
€ 47,000
€ 48,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RC 300h is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 35.8 inches longer, 4.8 inches wider and 9.1 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
54.9
72.4
81.5
45.8
67.7
75.6
72.4 in
Width
67.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
54.9 in
Height
45.8 in
107.5
184.8
90.6
149
184.8 in
Length
149 in
107.5 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
3825 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1896 lb
49.57 %
General
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
XC1
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
4-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
220 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
220 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
No data
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
Lexus RC 300h
lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
118 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RC 300h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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17.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
Lexus RC 300h
17.39 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Lexus RC 300h
48 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
48 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
837 mi
Range
311 mi
Lexus RC 300h
837 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
166.7 kWh
Lexus RC 300h
92.9 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RC 300h
Lotus Exige
3
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
